If you slip and fall and are injured, there are several things the personal injury attorneys at The Law Offices of Dianne Sawaya suggest you do right away. Following these steps can help us evaluate your situation and, if we work together, help build a strong case for you.
After you’ve fallen:
• Observe the scene of your fall and take pictures of where the accident happened. Almost everyone has a cell phone; the camera function can be handy in cases like this.
• Make notes on how the fall happened, what you fell on, the conditions in the area where you fell (if the floor was wet and so on), what you were wearing (including clothing and footwear) and if there were any witnesses.
• If witnesses saw you fall, get their contact information. If they’re willing to write a brief note describing what happened, encourage them to – memories fade fast.
• Contact the store manager and file an Incident Report.
• When you talk to the manager, ask him whether the store has a video camera in the area where you fell that might have caught the fall on tape.
• Take pictures of injuries, bruises, scars and other outward signs that develop of the injuries you suffered because of your fall.
• Observe the scene of your fall and take pictures of where the accident happened. Almost everyone has a cell phone; the camera function can be handy in cases like this.
• Make notes on how the fall happened, what you fell on, the conditions in the area where you fell (if the floor was wet and so on), what you were wearing (including clothing and footwear) and if there were any witnesses.
• If witnesses saw you fall, get their contact information. If they’re willing to write a brief note describing what happened, encourage them to – memories fade fast.
• Contact the store manager and file an Incident Report.
• When you talk to the manager, ask him whether the store has a video camera in the area where you fell that might have caught the fall on tape.
• Take pictures of injuries, bruises, scars and other outward signs that develop of the injuries you suffered because of your fall.
The more information you can gather, the better we’ll be able to document your injuries and damages. With that, it will be harder for the property’s insurance company to refuse your claim or make a ridiculous settlement offer – both of which we regularly see insurance companies do.
If you’ve been hurt by a fall and you think the property owner may be liable, give me a call me at (303) 758-4777, email me at DLS@dlslawfirm.com or visit us on the web at www.dlslawfirm.com. Let’s talk about your case. There’s no cost or obligation. We can help you get the money you and your family deserve for the work injuries you’ve suffered. And remember: If we take your case, we don’t get paid unless you get paid.